{"id":429875,"date":"2026-01-22T11:53:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/429875\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T11:53:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:53:09","slug":"star-wars-child-stars-shock-reunion-24-years-later-as-fans-rally-behind-troubled-actor-the-chosen-one-has-returned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/429875\/","title":{"rendered":"Star Wars child stars shock reunion 24 years later \u2013 as fans rally behind troubled actor: ‘The Chosen One has returned’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beloved child stars from the billion dollar Star Wars franchise have reunited more than 20 years on, in a welcome shock to fans.<\/p>\n

New Zealand’s Daniel Logan, who famously played Boba Fett in the hit prequel series, shared a surprise snap to Instagram<\/a> this week with Jake Lloyd, young Anakin Skywalker himself.<\/p>\n

Fans were most shocked to see Lloyd surface online after years hidden from the spotlight. \ufeff<\/p>\n

\"StarLloyd as young Skywalker (1999) and Logan and young Fett (2002). (LucasFilm Ltd.)<\/p>\n

Logan, now 38, was 13 years old when he played young Boba Fett in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002).<\/p>\n

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While Lloyd, now 26, was just eight when he skyrocketed to fame after his role in Star Wars: Episode I \u2013 The Phantom Menace (1999).<\/p>\n

\"StarYou may not recognise them now, but you’ll know their characters. (Instagram \/ @instadaniellogan)<\/p>\n

“Just spent the day with my brother,” Logan captioned the candid photo of the pair as they caught up at a restaurant.<\/p>\n

Lloyd starred in one small film after Star Wars before retreating from the spotlight in 2001, later citing the pressures of the industry and childhood bullying as key reasons.<\/p>\n

The former child star also faced a decades-long battle with mental health. \ufeff<\/p>\n

\"NOW...<br\/><br\/>Jake'sJake claimed to have a tough time after his role as young Anakin Skywalker. <\/p>\n

Lloyd hasn’t acted since and with no social media presence online, his reappearance was a welcome shock to followers.<\/p>\n

“Tell him we hope he’s doing well!” said one in fan in a comment that’s amassed over 800 likes.<\/p>\n

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“So happy to see Jake back. Look after your brother,” wrote another.<\/p>\n

\"JakeThe face of your childhood! Lloyd in Jingle All The Way (1996) alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger. (20th Century Fox)<\/p>\n

Other fans wanted Jake to know that they “root for him” and that “he’s beloved and greatly appreciated”. \ufeff<\/p>\n

“I truly hope he is doing well (I know he’s had some challenges). Hopefully, he is able to feel the love of the true Star Wars fans,” a third penned.<\/p>\n

“YESSSS!!!!!! THE CHOSEN ONE HAS RETURNED!!!!!!\ud83d\ude0d\ud83d\ude0d\ud83d\ude0d\ud83d\ude0d\ud83d\ude0d,” said another excited follower.<\/p>\n

As for Logan,\ufeff he went on to voice Boba Fett in the animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars series, and reprised his role as young Fett in Disney’s The Book of Boba Fett mini series.<\/p>\n

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He continues to embrace the franchise appearing at global fan conventions.<\/p>\n

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